Legal help with buying and selling shares in a company
Buying and selling shares in a company is a big step to take. With specialist legal support from our share sales solicitors, it can be one in the right direction.
A share sale or purchase is an alternative to buying or selling a company’s assets. It can mean a smoother transition of ownership because it often enables the buyer to take over the running of the business without having to deal with transfers of customer contracts, licences, consents or premises.
While share sales offer distinct advantages, they are not free from complicated issues and big decisions for both sides. The process can be intense, requiring the seller and the buyer to focus on detailed factual and legal documents, take a view on problematic areas and maintain perspective and context.
At the heart of any transaction is the due diligence process. It is a critical part of any proposed sale or purchase. Not only does it flush out any issues, but it allows both sides to properly assess the viability of the deal and to kick-start negotiations. For buyers, a well executed due diligence process will reveal the extent of the liabilities they will inherit post-sale, many of which they can limit through sellers’ warranties and indemnities.
Share sale and purchase solicitors
Our corporate lawyers advise buyers and sellers on all aspects of share sales and purchases. They identify the key points in any deal and guide clients through due diligence, always keeping in mind the overall objectives.
Our team helps sellers and buyers negotiate and structure a deal which gives them the outcome they’re looking for. For sellers this includes getting a good price and limiting ongoing liability. For buyers it’s protecting their position through restrictive covenants and other contractual promises from the seller.
In every type of transaction our team works quickly and thoroughly to help make deals happen.